Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Jacksonville Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jacksonville Beach

With a population of 21,362, Jacksonville Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Jacksonville Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Jacksonville Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Eleven South Bistro (216 11th Avenue South) and O-Ku - Jacksonville Beach (502 1st St N) are great picks.

When to visit Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jacksonville Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jacksonville Beach in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.6″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Jacksonville Beach, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Jacksonville Beach

Plane

Although Jacksonville Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jacksonville Airport (JAX), which is located 36 km from Jacksonville Beach. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville Beach departs from Akron and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Jacksonville Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Jacksonville Beach to Winter Park takes 3h 06m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $45 for a 3h 23m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jacksonville Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 194 km from Jacksonville Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Jacksonville Beach. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Jacksonville Beach takes 700 km and will cost you around $121. From Hollywood, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 756 km.

Plane

Although Jacksonville Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jacksonville Airport (JAX), which is located 36 km from Jacksonville Beach. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville Beach departs from Akron and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Jacksonville Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Jacksonville Beach to Winter Park takes 3h 06m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $45 for a 3h 23m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jacksonville Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 194 km from Jacksonville Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Jacksonville Beach. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Jacksonville Beach takes 700 km and will cost you around $121. From Hollywood, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 756 km.

Airports near Jacksonville Beach

JAXJacksonville
DABDaytona Beach
GNVGainesville Regional

Airlines serving Jacksonville Beach

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,554 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,623 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,524 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,097 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,070 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jacksonville Beach

Most booked hotels in Jacksonville Beach

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Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 54 reviews)
$458+
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Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Ponte Vedra Sawgrass
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 561 reviews)
$131+
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Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1588 reviews)
$142+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 252 reviews)
$187+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Jacksonville East
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 202 reviews)
$128+
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One Ocean Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 600 reviews)
$172+
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Renting a car in Jacksonville Beach

Renting a car in Jacksonville Beach costs $33 per day, on average, or $66 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Jacksonville Beach.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Jacksonville Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. Mini (Ford Transit Connect Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jacksonville Beach, while also 92% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Jacksonville Beach costs $33 per day, on average, or $66 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Jacksonville Beach.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Jacksonville Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. Mini (Ford Transit Connect Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jacksonville Beach, while also 92% cheaper than other types, on average.

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